Politics

Welcome to Congress!

Congratulations, New Republican congressperson and Tea Party patriot! Being a legislator can be one of the most exciting times in a man's or woman's life, even more so when you're part of an exciting new wave that's going to Take America Back! But it's also a big transition. It can even, at times, be scary and frightening. So consider this the Freshman Orientation you need to make the most of your time here saying no to the status quo!

Our Government
Our government is divided into three parts: the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch (that's you!). In turn, the legislative branch is divided into two parts: the Senate, or "upper house" (so called because senators have much more money, nicer suits, and more expensive prostitutes), and the House of Representatives, or "lower house." House members are the worker bees of the government. They come and go in waves and get sacrificed in times of big change. So honestly, there's little use in even learning most of their names. Except for these.